2011 recruitment bits and pieces

OneHeartOneWay · #1 08-14-2011, 08:34 AM

This thread is for little tidbits we want to share but that probably aren't worthy of a whole new thread all their own.

University of Louisville had first rounds last night, and right as the PNMs were before the 6th (of 8) parties, the sky opened up and it started pouring with intense wind gusts. The RCs started banging on the sororities' doors to let the women in early, which we scrambled to make happen. As they were walking in, the recruitment tent starts blowing away, a fairly substantial tree breaks, and the power goes out. I obviously can't speak for the other groups, but our women and PNMs were champs and kept singing and talking! when the parties ended (all conducted without any power) the PNMs all stayed in the houses, celebrate from the actives. They decided to push on with the 7 and 8 parties, without power. I heard that on top of all that, an alarm went off at one chapter, causing them to recruit over that noise!!!

I haven't checked in yet to see the status of power or recruitment for today- schedules to begin at 3. I still don't have power back at my house...yay recruitment!!!

scrapinfificat · #2 08-14-2011, 12:55 PM

Hopefully the power will return before second round begins today.
UK begins recruitment today. I would love to hear news from both U of L & UK concerning recruitment.
Good luck today and the rest of the week. Please keep posting.

lovespink88 · #3 08-14-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OneHeartOneWay

This thread is for little tidbits we want to share but that probably aren't worthy of a whole new thread all their own.

University of Louisville had first rounds last night, and right as the PNMs were before the 6th (of 8) parties, the sky opened up and it started pouring with intense wind gusts. The RCs started banging on the sororities' doors to let the women in early, which we scrambled to make happen. As they were walking in, the recruitment tent starts blowing away, a fairly substantial tree breaks, and the power goes out. I obviously can't speak for the other groups, but our women and PNMs were champs and kept singing and talking! when the parties ended (all conducted without any power) the PNMs all stayed in the houses, celebrate from the actives. They decided to push on with the 7 and 8 parties, without power. I heard that on top of all that, an alarm went off at one chapter, causing them to recruit over that noise!!!

I haven't checked in yet to see the status of power or recruitment for today- schedules to begin at 3. I still don't have power back at my house...yay recruitment!!!

Oy, that sounds like chaos! I hope everything goes a lot smoother for the rest of recruitment!

ISUKappa · #4 08-14-2011, 07:38 PM

Recruitment at Iowa State started today. My husband and I were on campus with our kids just wandering around and we saw all the different Rho Gamma groups around Greekland. The girls all looked so cute (and young!). They were given t-shirts from Panhellenic to wear today, and many had on denim or khaki shorts. Some were awfully short for my taste, though I know that's the style. Apparently, more than 500 were registered, so quota could be over 30 again this year.

ComradesTrue · #5 08-14-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pass the Pinot

(including the way cool giant air conditioned tent Alpha Phi put up on their building site).

Genius.

ComradesTrue · #6 08-14-2011, 08:28 PM

Since this is the logo on TCU Panhellenic's facebook page, I assume that it may also be the t-shirts that the PNMs are getting this year. I love how it has everyone's flower growing in the garden together. So cute! Want!

carnation · #7 08-14-2011, 08:35 PM

^^^ Love!

momof4girls · #8 08-14-2011, 08:46 PM

Reading all the Auburn and UGA post have me so ready for my daughter to start her recruitment.

madoug · #9 08-14-2011, 09:37 PM

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Reading all the Auburn and UGA post have me so ready for my daughter to start her recruitment.

Me too!

but daughter is only a junior in HS... but I do have a son that will do IFC requirement this winter at Syracuse.

scrapinfificat · #10 08-14-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pass the Pinot

Just got home from UK and like in Louisville, things were FLYING last night. Sporadic power outages, trees down, tents at the houses swaying! The good news is the temperature dropped and it was a measly 80 degrees today. Low 80's the rest of the week. There are about 935 PNM's this year (down slightly from last year) and the schedule has been shortened by a day. The PNM's visited all 12 houses today (including the way cool giant air conditioned tent Alpha Phi put up on their building site). There is also great buzz in the air for the Phi Mu colonization; the girls in other houses are being really supportive of them.

Thanks for the update! The weather has been crazy! Glad the temp is down hope the humidity is also. Good for Alpha Phi - the tent is a fabulous idea. I hope that Phi Mu has a great recruitment. I looked for a facebook page for UK Panhellenic but could not find one. I would love to hear more if you have the time to post.

OneHeartOneWay · #11 08-14-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespink88

Oy, that sounds like chaos! I hope everything goes a lot smoother for the rest of recruitment!

I wasn't able to go help today, but the update is that two of the six chapters did round two parties today without electricity. Our chapter was able to secure a couple generators to get some lighting/fans blowing, but it was of course still pretty warm. Luckily, as Pinot said, the temp did drop to thelow 80s today, for a little relief. Campus just sent a text out that power has been restored to the campus- all but Greek Row (of course!). HOPEFULLY it will be restored by tomorrow- it's skit night (and hours tours, I'm pretty sure); talk about hot!!!!

As a random aside to add to the story of the storm- Jefferson County Public Schools (16th largest school district in the country) was supposed to have the first day of school tomorrow, but because so many schools still don't have power, the first day of school had to be pushed to Tuesday!

Pass the Pinot · #12 08-14-2011, 11:15 PM

Here's the site for Phi Mu at UK: http://uky.phimu.org/

My girls are exhausted tonight, have submitted their lists and looking forward to a full day tomorrow. The PNM's can visit a max of 9 for philanthropy.

Football Fan · #13 08-14-2011, 11:40 PM

Recruitment is completed at Oklahoma State. Does anyone have numbers from that university?

wildcass · #14 08-14-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapinfificat

Hopefully the power will return before second round begins today.
UK begins recruitment today. I would love to hear news from both U of L & UK concerning recruitment.
Good luck today and the rest of the week. Please keep posting.

I'm currently going through recruitment at UK. I might make a thread about it, depending on the outcome. It stormed horribly last night but it was cool and breezy today, we're very lucky. We went through all 13 houses in one day, apparently this is different from past years.

scrapinfificat · #15 08-15-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wildcass

I'm currently going through recruitment at UK. I might make a thread about it, depending on the outcome. It stormed horribly last night but it was cool and breezy today, we're very lucky. We went through all 13 houses in one day, apparently this is different from past years.

Good luck to you and I hope that you will land in the perfect place for you! Keep a open heart, listen carefully. Yes, it is different open house was 2 days. Allowed your mind to process. Keep us posted if you have to time or inclination.